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U.S. Q4 Earnings Surge Amid Tariff and Rate Stability

2/20/2025

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The U.S. is poised for a remarkable Q4, with S&P 500 earnings per share expected to soar by 16.9%, marking the strongest growth in three years. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured markets that interest rates won't be slashed soon, even as inflation creeps up to 3%. In a bold move, President Trump unveiled new tariffs on steel and aluminum, sending ripples through multiple industries.

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The U.S. is poised for a remarkable Q4, with S&P 500 earnings per share expected to soar by 16.9%, marking the strongest growth in three years. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured markets that interest rates won't be slashed soon, even as inflation creeps up to 3%. In a bold move, President Trump unveiled new tariffs on steel and aluminum, sending ripples through multiple industries.